Physician Assistant

Job Title: Health Organizations

Location: University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, CA (Primary)

Job Type: Standard Application

Position Status: Part Time

Employee Group: EFT

Hourly Range: Step 1 - 6 $92.70 - $113.47

Full-time Salary Range: $192,816 - $236,018 in addition to on-call stipend, Per Diem and Additional Hours

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of a PA degree program from an accredited institution
• Maintains Maintenance of Certification (MOC) with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or Equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – must be complete before commencement of clinical duties
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (within a year from hire), or ITLS/BTLS would be considered
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within a year of hire)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within a year of hire)
• Indigenous cultural awareness course (within a year of hire)
• Manitoba Opioid Antagonist Therapy (OAT) course or equivalent is encouraged
• Point of Care Ultrasound is encouraged

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years clinical experience, preferably in a Northern clinic or related health care setting is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient health assessments and health maintenance activities
• Obtains medical histories and performs physical examinations
• Participates in a PA-led, MD-supervised mentorship integration program
• Manages chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Orders appropriate diagnostic investigations, interprets reports of investigations, analyzes information to monitor progress and plan treatment
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff and nursing education through CME activities, mentoring, role modeling and facilitating the exchange of knowledge in the clinical setting
• Develops health care programs to enhance patient care services (e.g. chronic disease clinics)

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• English proficiency requirement in accordance with the University of Manitoba academic policy
• Strong health assessment and clinical skills are required
• Excellent leadership, critical thinking and collaborative interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, working as a member of a health care team alongside family medicine MDs, extended practice nurses, paramedics and other allied professionals
• Must demonstrate an appreciation of Indigenous worldviews, cultures and be sensitive in providing anti-racist, trauma-informed care.
• Must be able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible.
• Must possess a dependable, consistent and reliable work record, including attendance at work.
• After a period of mentorship and training, be able to work safely and competently without a physician in community with remote supervision